How to remove a scratch from an ABS case?

[Gr8Recreation]

This might seem a bit strange question, but I scratched a case that is ABS plastic and has a matte texture. I know, seems trivial but it was a gift and I’d like to restore it. Tried heating, no bueno. Was going to take it to an auto repair shop but figured you nerdy guys might be a good first place to check. Thanks in advance.

 

[harrympope]

a really cool sticker to cover it

 

[Gerry52]

Boy, we airgunners sure do get OCD & anal about stuff!

 

[Scotty1]

Boy, we airgunners sure do get OCD & anal about stuff!

I think the right therapist may be able to help, but it may take a few sessions…

 

[Franklink]

From my snowboarding days ....

There's a product called PTEX that comes in sticks, kinda like a glue stick. It can be melted and the intended use is to fill scratches in the bottom of boards. It melts, fills the scratch, and when done correctly, completely hides the gouge/scratch.

Should work great for what you're doing, you might need to get creative with methods to replicate the texture of your case. Id experiment on some.thing else first, seems dab ing it with a sponge or something else? When it's still really hot might get you what you're after.

 

[rcs9250]

From my days of working with a multitude of plastics and finishes, and your desire to most likely make it invisible, your best bet is to buy a new case. That finish is referred to as “hair cell”, it’s doubtful you’ll ever conceal it completely, depending on how old you are and how much life and patience you have.
Best advice as given in an earlier post, put a sticker on it.

 

[WorriedMan]

Reminds me of that long ago product you poured on tear or dent in leather or plastic, then selected proper pattern piece to iron on the repair to match design. WM

 

[marflow 777]

the chances of making that look new are %
the chances of making that look even worse even money
the chances of finding a new better case very good
you already tried to fix it and polished a section shiny next to the damage
was just the case a gift or what came in it, if the latter buy a nice new case and if it was the case well good luck

 

[dan_house]

Cases are to protect your gun inside..... looks like it did its job.

(some) cases are expendable.

 

[Privateer]

Casting the texture is a simple job. Actually finding a product that matches and would stick and not be obvious?
That's a whole different thing. I cast all kinds of stuff from molds I make but I'd not waste money trying to fix that!